We had our grade six "Farewell" tonight. We don't call it a grad because they really aren't graduating from anything. But they are leaving the school so we call it a "Farewell".
I have one student who has had a tough year in many ways. We've been working so hard with him and his mom to get him through. It's been tough on everyone. Tonight I had the privilege of calling him up to get the "Most Improved" student of the whole class (it came with a $50 gift card to a sport's shop - not bad!). When he sat down, he had tears in his eyes and he asked his mom if that meant he passed. I didn't realize how stressed out he had been about his schoolwork. He's been such a trooper and put in so much work. When his mom told me later about what he said, I had to cry alongside her. It's been a difficult year in many ways but when you know you helped someone get through and finish with flying colours, it makes it a little more worth it (okay - a lot more worth it!).
Way to go N! Proud of you :) A.
